Budapest, July 17 (IANS) Former U23 World Championship silver medalist Hansika Lamba produced a spirited performance to secure a silver medal in the women’s 55kg category at the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India's star doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty has recalled one of the most memorable moments of his career, when the iconic Indian song Jai Ho echoed through the arena in Hangzhou after he and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clinched badminton gold at the Asian Games 2023, a triumph that also coincided with their rise to World No. 1.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a key step in implementing the National Sports Governance Act that the federation adopted during its Special General Body Meeting in May.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz’s suspension has effectively come to an end after he accepted a three-month ban for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India's star doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty says he and long-time partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are fully focused on making the most of two of the biggest events on the badminton calendar this year, the BWF World Championships and the Asian Games.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has criticised the ICC's recent decision to alter the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, saying that the sudden changes directly undermine the sport’s global growth and make it significantly harder for Associate nations to compete against the best teams in the world.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels that Joe Root's impact for England is similar to what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have on Indian cricket after the veteran played a brilliant unbeaten 99-run knock to help the hosts level the series 1-1 by registering a four-wicket win in the second ODI.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) on Friday expressed deep concern over the ICC’s decision to revise the format of the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup on the sidelines of its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, stating that the sudden shift raises critical questions regarding transparency, stakeholder consultation, and cricket’s global growth.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after England’s four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shared his thoughts on the retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma and stated that if the upcoming third ODI against England will be the opener's last in the India jersey, then he will hope the veteran batter should sign off with style by playing a memorable knock.
